Nutrition Services Cashier

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Position Title: Nutrition Services Team - Cashier
Posting #: 539
Location: Kalama Elementary School
Days/Hrs: M-F, 2.25 hours per day, 10:30am - 12:45pm
Start Date: August 2026 (actual date to be determined)
Pay Rate: $20.56 base (DOE)
Benefits:  Position is not eligible for benefits. 
Bargaining Unit: SEIU

DESCRIPTION:

Preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. Washing dishes and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. Provide cashiering duties using the Skyward student information system during meal service for grades K-12 in either the MS/HS or Elementary building

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtable
• Assist in cleanup of kitchen, including production and service areas
• Washing dishes and dish machine operation
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. All food and supply items are to be stored properly
• Operate and maintain equipment as instructed
• Notify supervisor of any supplies needed for area of responsibility
• Follow correct procedures for safety and sanitation at all times
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to supervisor immediately
• Attend trainings and/or safety meetings as required
• Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, students, parents, and supervisor
• Working with the team to serve meals
• Prepare pre-made salads and sandwiches
• Set up salad bars and take temperatures
• Perform other related tasks as assigned
• Treat coworkers, staff, students and parents with dignity and respect
• Other duties as assigned

*Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Skills, knowledge, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of job
• Previous industrial kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to maintain updated knowledge of district policies and procedures that affect the food services program and this position
• Either currently have or have the ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler\'s Permit upon hire
• Working knowledge of food preparation practices
• Ability to work around children and present a positive role model
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and visitors to the district
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Experience working in an institutional or restaurant kitchen preferred

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• The physical demands and work environment described here represent work expectations/conditions an employee is required to accept & meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Duties include: frequent need to bend, lift, pull, push, reach, move about, hear and speak; stand and/or move around for a full work shift. Noise level may be high when operating equipment
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus
• Prescribed safety practices and equipment are to be effectively followed/used at all times to prevent injury to self and others
• Ability to use computer equipment to generate/complete reports, etc.
• While performing work duties, exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials or illnesses may occur

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Salary : $21